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    Referring to a duration of seven years with 七年 (qī nián)

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    Time Expressions

    Structure

    七年 + 来

    Explanation

    The noun phrase 七年 (qī nián) means "seven years" and is used to express a specific duration of time. It often appears with 来 to form 七年来, meaning "over the past seven years" or "in seven years," indicating a period stretching from a past point to the present.

    Examples

    • 七年来，这座城市发生了巨大的变化。

      Qī nián lái, zhè zuò chéngshì fāshēng le jùdà de biànhuà.

      Over the past seven years, this city has undergone tremendous changes.

    • 他们结婚已经七年了。

      Tāmen jiéhūn yǐjīng qī nián le.

      They have been married for seven years.

    • 过去七年，公司的营收翻了一番。

      guòqù qī nián, gōngsī de yíngshōu fān le yī fān.

      Over the past seven years, the company's revenue has doubled.

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